Ready for primer

Bathtub57 · Post by **Bathtub57** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:09 pm

It's been a long journey but finally starting to get things together now. All metal work is finished - all the old bits of biscuits tins,tin foil, paper and god knows what else has been removed, new front end from Trevors Hammer works was awesome, most patern parts were useless and had to be trashed and new parts fabricated from scratch - the body guys have done some amazing work and the gaps on the trial fittings look great. Now it goes into primer, one more trial fit and then paint.......
Meanwhile I am in conversation on the engine, but looks most likely like a VW Type 1 2160 based on a CB case and crank but this changes daily and may just end up with a rebuild of the original unit.
I think I'll keep the fuchs on it for the time being, although I think the BRM's look very cool as well as do painted, widened stock units, no caps and polished drums.
I am meeting the stitch up merchants on Sunday to go over the interior which will remain stock for now but with Simpson race harnesses fitted.
I am toying with the idea of driving the car back to the UK in Spring '07. It hits its' 50th "Birthday" then and I thought it would be a great way to celebrate by driving to 356 International meet in Barcelona then on to Stuttgart and finally on to the UK. At the moment it's just a dream but I reckon by driving across Saudi, ferry up to Cairo, ferry to Turkey then driving it could be done in a month.

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:17 pm

whats the final colour going to be?

If its an original colour I vote for the widened steelies

Bathtub57 · Post by **Bathtub57** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:34 pm

Yep, going for the original silver as per the Kardex. Have to agree the steel wheels do look great widened - yet another challenge!

40 scout · Post by **40 scout** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:53 pm

Do the drive man!!!!

That'll be one you'll NEVER forget

Steve

PS any info in the Barcelona meet

Bathtub57 · Post by **Bathtub57** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:52 am

Bathtub57 · Post by **Bathtub57** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:00 am

At least my repairs are going to cost less than the guy in the background!

Bathtub57 · Post by **Bathtub57** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:09 am

Do the drive man!!!!

That'll be one you'll NEVER forget

Steve

PS any info in the Barcelona meet

The drive would be very cool, am starting to do the research now.

THe meet in Barcelona is May 17 - 20 of next year. Info is at ;

http://www.356meeting2007.com/english/home.html

It's not a cheap event, but the pictures of the last one in last months Registry magazine were incredible.

Mark

Rustbucket · Post by **Rustbucket** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:57 pm

mmm
I could do with something to aim for with finishing my 356!
I have had two weeks soilid on it this month, so got lots done..
The meet sounds like it could be good...........

40 scout · Post by **40 scout** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:42 pm

I could do with something to aim for with finishing my 356!
I have had two weeks soilid on it this month, so got lots done..
The meet sounds like it could be good...........

Rustbucket - that sounds like a god idea for a shakedown run!!

I'm planning on having mine on the road around this time - something to aim for

Bloody expensive but Sitges 'Barcelona on sea' is supposed to be really nice, if a little on the camp side

, with loads of other places to stay for people on a budget.

Mate of mine goes there regularly - (swears hes straight)

Steve

Bathtub57 · Post by **Bathtub57** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:05 am

What stage are you guys at?
I should think the shakedown from Dubai to Barcelona should identify any problems

Would be great to get a few more together - camping would be a good option. I will start another thread to see if anyone else picks up on it.
Mark

40 scout · Post by **40 scout** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:06 pm

Be careful mentioning camping and Sitges in the same scentence

Mines at an early stage - but have been PROMISED welding will be finished in four weeks

Sould be able to make the meet if all goes more or less to plan

Steve